VIDEO TEAM ANALYST -AIFF FIFA Academy

The All India Football Federation (Aiff); India; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports federation in India is looking for a Video Team Analyst to enhance team development through detailed video analysis and technology. The successful applicant must have at least 3 years of experience in football video analysis and excellent communication skills in Hindi and English. Familiarity with various video analysis tools is essential, and the role involves potential travel with the team, including overseas assignments. The candidate will also be expected to contribute to training seminars and maintain professional standards during this process.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a video analyst in a football program.
• Adept at using technology and video analysis platforms.
• Able to communicate effectively in Hindi and English.
• Candidates should hold a valid passport for potential travel.
• Graduate from Govt of India recognised institution.
• Willing to pursue recognised courses/licences in field.
• Able to travel with the team and produce documents for travel.
• Proficient with Python and visualization tools (Tableau/PowerBI) and with Wyscout or similar.

Responsibilities

• Capture and edit video footage of training sessions and matches.
• Conduct analysis on opposition using video resources.
• Maintain video analysis archives and provide insights when required.
• Collaborate with staff (goalkeeping coach, fitness trainer, physio, manager, analyst).
• Maintain video archives and provide analyses to AIFF committees.
• Utilise resources efficiently and maintain professional conduct.
• Attend seminars/courses organised by AIFF or SASI.
• Travel with team for assignments as needed.

Skills

Video analysis expertise

Communication in Hindi and English

Technical proficiency with video analysis platforms

Programming in Python

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication (Hindi/English)

Education

Graduate in any discipline from a recognized institution

C or B Coaching License

Tools

Hudl

Nacsport

Longomatch

Final Cut Pro

Tableau

PowerBI

Wyscout

Job description

Date : 16-12-2024 to 25-12-2024

Area : Technical

Type of Contract : contract

Email Application with one page resume to : [e-mail]

Email Subject : Application for the post of " VIDEO TEAM ANALYST"

Application Deadline : December 25, 2024

Job Description:

The Video Analyst will contribute to the development of the team by through the use of video and related technology as per the directions of the Head Coach. The team schedules could be at various locations in India and overseas and the incumbent will be expected to travel and stay with the team as per the programme.

Main Responsibilities:

• Capture video footage of training sessions and matches.
• Edit and present footage to the coach as per the latter’s requirements.
• Conduct analysis on opposition by using video applications or any available footage.
• Work in concert with the team staff that may include goalkeeping coach, fitness trainer, physio, team manager, analyst & others, keeping the goal of sustaining the team’s development as top priority.
• Maintain archives of the video analysis. Provide analysis as and when required by AIFF committees, scouting department, etc.
• Make efficient use of the available resources.
• Maintain exemplary personal behaviour to maintain and enhance the status of the Indian National team.
• Participate in/contribute to any seminars/teaching programmes/conferences/etc. organised by the key stakeholders viz., All India Football Federation &/or the Sports Authority of India in relation to the incumbent’s domain of expertise.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Head Coach assessment

Detailed KPI to be established and reviewed in consultation with Head Coach.

Candidate Profile:

• At least 3 years of experience as video analyst in a football programme. Past experience in NT projects will be an advantage. Keen interest in the nuance of the game and player behaviour.
• Adept at using technology and video analysis platforms. A satisfactory level of ability in using applications like Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Able to devise ways to present complex matters in simpler ways for youth players from varied cultures to understand.
• Good communicator in Hindi and English. Other Indian languages will be a plus.
• Graduate in any discipline from a Government of India recognised institution or university.
• Willing to drive own development through recognised courses and licences in his field.
• Able to visualise and pursue ambitious goals that may disrupt the prevailing scenario and take Indian football to great heights.
• Pleasing personality with professional attitude; willing and able to strike rapport with youth and the other staff from different cultures in an environment with language limitations.
• Candidates should be willing to produce documents, as asked for, for background checks/due diligence. The documents will include, among others, original certificates in support of date of birth, educational & professional qualifications, experience certificates, etc. along with one set of self-attested photocopies.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within a week after the application deadline. Shortlisted candidates should be ready to present themselves for interview/s in person within a week or earlier. In certain unavoidable circumstances, the interview/s could be conducted through a webcam over the internet. Related travel & lodging/boarding expenses will have to be borne by the candidate. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview/s.
• The selected candidate will be expected to join the team any time after selection.
• As the job may involve regular overseas travel, a candidate is expected to hold a valid passport and should be able to produce documents, if asked for, to prove his/her worthiness to travel.
• Candidate will have access to specific hardware and software (e.g., Hudl, Nacsport, Longomatch, Final Cut Pro, Coach Paint,…).
• Candidates must be able to program in Python and use software like Tableau, PowerBI or any visualization tools. Same approach with Wyscout or similar.
• Candidate having at least “C” or “B” License Coach should be a must for the position.